Sentry Key Remote Entry Module: Removal

NOTE: On EARLY BUILD vehicles, the SKREEM controls the functions of the SKIM and RKE modules. On NORMAL BUILD vehicles, the SKREEM controls the functions of the SKIM, RKE module and TPM system. If diagnosing the TPM, use the DRBIII® scan tool to determine if the SKREEM includes TPM system functionality.

1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Wait two minutes for the system reserve capacitor to discharge before beginning any system or component service.
3. Remove knee blocker airbag (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/KNEE BLOCKER AIRBAG - REMOVAL) .
4. Unsnap instrument panel center stack left bezel from instrument panel assembly. See Fig 1.
   Fig 1: SKREEM - Remove/Install

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   1 - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY	8 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER STACK
   2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER STACK	9 - IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
   3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER STACK RIGHT BEZEL	10 - IGNITION SWITCH
   4 - SKREEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR	11 - SKREEM
   5 - SKREEM	12 - INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
   6 - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY MOUNTING NUTS	13 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER STACK LEFT BEZEL
   7 - IGNITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY

5. Reach up behind the left side of the center stack and disconnect the ignition switch and SKREEM electrical connectors. See Fig 2.
   Fig 2: Ignition Switch/SKREEM Electrical Connector - Remove/Install

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   1 - IGNITION SWITCH

   2 - IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

   3 - IGNITION CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MOUNTING NUTS/SCREW

   4 - SKREEM

   5 - SKREEM ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

   6 - IGNITION SWITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

6. From underneath the ignition switch/lock assembly, loosen the lower retaining screw. See Fig 3.
   Fig 3: SKREEM/Ignition Cylinder Mounting

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   1 - IGNITION SWITCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY MOUNTING NUTS	3 - IGNITION SWITCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY
   2 - IGNITION SWITCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY LOWER MOUNTING SCREW

7. Remove the two mounting nuts from the front of the instrument panel. See Fig 3.
8. Push the ignition switch/lock assembly inward toward the bulkhead. See Fig 3.
9. Remove the SKREEM mounting screw on the ignition lock assembly and separate the SKREEM from the ignition lock assembly. See Fig 4

Fig 4: SKREEM From Ignition Cylinder Assembly

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1 - SKREEM TO IGNITION CYLINDER HOUSING MOUNTING SCREW